TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 10 -- Hollywood's eco-friendly
celebrities will have an exclusive opportunity to be the first
in the world to get up close and inside (and possibly own), the
new 2006 Lexus RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV. The auto
manufacturer is donating the environmentally friendly vehicle
for a benefit raffle with 100% of the proceeds dedicated to
Oceana. The vehicle will be on display at Oceana's "Partners
Award" star-studded gala Thursday, November 11 at the Esquire
House in Beverly Hills, California.

Oceana, an environmental organization whose worldwide
support includes the entertainment community and many
celebrities, is honoring Toyota and Lexus for its pioneering
leadership in the development of gas-electric hybrid
vehicles.

In fact, while the RX 400h doesn't arrive in showrooms for
another five months, it's already in high demand with more than
9,500 confirmed pre-sold orders. This event and raffle may be
the best opportunity to be the first to own the Lexus.

"This vehicle is like having dessert with no calories," said
Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager.
"By participating in the raffle, people have the opportunity
to do two good deeds for the environment -- support Oceana and
drive the world's first luxury hybrid vehicle."

Raffle tickets are $50 and only 2,500 tickets will be sold.
The drawing will take place on June 30, 2005, or sooner if all
tickets are sold. Tickets may also be purchased by calling
1.877.762.3262.

About Oceana

Oceana (www.oceana.org) campaigns to protect and restore the
world's oceans. Teams of marine scientists, economists,
lawyers and advocates win specific and concrete policy changes
to reduce pollution and to prevent the irreversible collapse of
fish populations, marine mammals and other sea life. Many
celebrities support the ongoing efforts of Oceana, including:
Ted Danson (Board of Directors), Pierce Brosnan and Kelsey
Grammar (Board of Governors). The "Partners Award" was
established in 1994 to honor those who have made outstanding
contributions through their commitment to the cause of
protecting the world's oceans. For the 2004 awards gala, Tom
Cruise and Jeffrey Katzenberg serve as co-chairs, and honorary
committee members include Goldie Hawn, Ron Howard, Kate Hudson,
Rob Reiner and Kurt Russell.

About the Lexus 2006 RX 400h

Based on the RX 330, the best-selling SUV in the luxury
category, the RX 400h delivers greater performance, improved
fuel efficiency and significantly reduced emissions while
sacrificing none of its luxury or utility. Powered by a V6
Lexus Hybrid System that combines sub-eight-second
zero-to-sixty acceleration and V8 like performance with
expected fuel efficiency equivalent to the current average for
a compact sedan, the RX 400h offers maximum power with no
trade-off. The new RX 400h has also been certified as a Super
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV), California's most stringent
gasoline vehicle emission standard. It's one of the first
luxury vehicles to achieve this strict standard, producing
about 90 percent fewer smog-forming emissions than typical new
vehicles.

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